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Apollo Theater inaugurates remote Amateur Night auditions

It's the first time in history such auditions have been performed remotely.

Pearl Jam postpones US tour over coronavirus fears

Pearl Jam has postponed its upcoming US tour -- including two Big Apple gigs later this month -- because of novel coronavirus fears.

Harry Belafonte celebrates 93rd birthday at the Apollo

The evening raised funds for Belafonte's namesake branch of the New York Public Library and the Popular Democracy Movement Center.

Little Big Town is the 'gateway drug' to country music

Somebody’s got an artist crush on Little Big Town — and it’s none other than Taylor Swift. The “Shake It Off” superstar once wrote a high school paper about the...

How Apollo Theater crowds went from throwing eggs to making legends

A new doc, “The Apollo,” premieres Wednesday on HBO.

Robert Kraft brings new doctor girlfriend to Hamptons gala

Robert Kraft, 78, brought Dana Blumberg, 45, to the last-ever Apollo in the Hamptons bash.

Ron Perelman's massive Apollo fundraiser to end after 10 years

The last bash will feature appearances by the Dave Matthews Band, Black Eyed Peas, Pharrell Williams, Jamie Foxx, Patti LaBelle, Jon Bon Jovi and the Roots.

Lady Gaga says a lot of 's--t hasn't changed' since becoming famous

During her first-ever performance at Harlem's Apollo Theater, Lady Gaga reflected on her path from the Lower East Side to the moment she won an Academy Award.

Lady Gaga to Apollo crowd: 'Tell me to go f—k myself'

In her first New York concert since her movie-star turn in “A Star Is Born” — which won her a Best Original Song Oscar (for “Shallow”) and a Best Actress...

Lady Gaga to perform at the Apollo Theater for the first time

The June 24 performance is in celebration of SiriusXM and Pandora coming together as one company.

Robert De Niro never stops talking politics

“In these disturbing times when the administration is promoting divisiveness, and racism, by being here tonight we are making a statement that we reject it.”

'The Apollo' premiere an 'extraordinary' start to Tribeca Film Festival

"The Apollo is an iconic landmark of New York, of Harlem certainly," Bassett told us. 

Dapper Dan: James Brown started a 'significant shift' in fashion

"James Brown and that cape changed my whole perception of what fashion was."

Smokey Robinson is a major Bruno Mars fan

"He's made so many hits ... He's my favorite male artist right now."

Bernie Sanders stops by the Apollo to honor Harry Belafonte

Harlem was feelin' the Bern on Thursday night.

Quincy Jones to speak at Jazz Foundation's annual concert

Quincy Jones is set to be one of the surprise guests at the Jazz Foundation of America’s 17th annual “A Great Night in Harlem” gala concert, Page Six has learned....

Tribeca Film Festival to kick off with Apollo Theater documentary

The festival runs from April 24 to May 5.

Civil rights heroes honored on eve of MLK Day at Apollo Theater

As the city geared up to observe Martin Luther King Day, the Apollo Theater got the festivities started early on Sunday by celebrating two men who helped give the civil...

The Diplomats anger vets after wearing military medals on stage

Said an insider, “I get performance art, and if you want to wear camo or a [costume] uniform, I have no problem. But if you’re wearing medals and ribbons, it’s...

Where jazz great Christian McBride gets his legendary hats

After leaving Philadelphia decades ago to follow his dream of playing jazz, bassist and composer Christian McBride is “never any happier” than being here, in New York. Although he lives...